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Apr 14, 2011 - 05:26 AM
Instructions
things you'll need:
Phillips screwdriver
Motherboard manual
1
Shut down the computer.
2
Remove the screws on the back of the case and remove the side panel.
3
Unplug the IDE cable running from the motherboard to the hard drive from its port on the motherboard.
4
Consult your motherboard manual to determine the location of the connector for your secondary IDE channel.
5
Plug the drive into the other channel.
6
Close up the computer and restart it. This might allow the drive to be detected, if the problem was with the motherboard and not the drive itself.
7
Open "Start" and type "cmd" into the "Search" box. Press "Enter."
8
Type "chkdsk x: /f" and press "Enter." Replace "x" with the letter of the hard drive. This will scan the drive for problems and repair errors on the drive
things you'll need:
Phillips screwdriver
Motherboard manual
1
Shut down the computer.
2
Remove the screws on the back of the case and remove the side panel.
3
Unplug the IDE cable running from the motherboard to the hard drive from its port on the motherboard.
4
Consult your motherboard manual to determine the location of the connector for your secondary IDE channel.
5
Plug the drive into the other channel.
6
Close up the computer and restart it. This might allow the drive to be detected, if the problem was with the motherboard and not the drive itself.
7
Open "Start" and type "cmd" into the "Search" box. Press "Enter."
8
Type "chkdsk x: /f" and press "Enter." Replace "x" with the letter of the hard drive. This will scan the drive for problems and repair errors on the drive
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